I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 992 Chen Sanliang Takes the Stage

Zhang Chen was puzzled, wondering why the Dasheng royal family would agree to such a bet. However, since the Dasheng royal family had already agreed, Zhang Chen only needed to observe from the sidelines; it had little to do with him.

However, considering Tu Shanqing's gambling power and Chen Sanliang's methods, Zhang Chen felt that things were not so simple.

Just as Zhang Chen was pondering this, someone else came to visit – it was Xie Lingyun.

Xie Lingyun remained dressed as a man, just as before, with a mysterious power flowing around her and a trace of profound aura circulating around her. It seemed that the leakage of the Corpse Ancestor's essence had a great nourishing effect on her, and Xie Lingyun was not far from the eleventh level.

"Why are you here, sister?" Zhang Chen asked, pouring Xie Lingyun a cup of tea.

"The demon army is coming in with great force. What do you think the outcome will be?" Xie Lingyun asked after taking a sip of her tea.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen shook his head: "Before the outcome is decided, I cannot foresee the final result."

Upon hearing Zhang Chen's words, Xie Lingyun said, "In my opinion, the human race's fate is sealed, and we need to make preparations as soon as possible."

"You don't think this bet is going well?" Zhang Chen looked at Xie Lingyun with surprise.

Xie Lingyun scratched her head upon hearing this: "The demon race has come here in such a large force and even took the initiative to propose a duel. They must be very confident, right? In my opinion, the situation of the human race is already settled. We still need to make preparations as soon as possible."

Xie Lingyun came to seek an alliance with Zhang Chen.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen picked up his teacup and took a sip: "If you don't feel comfortable staying in Kyoto, you can go back to the North."

Xie Lingyun was taken aback: The North? Isn't that the territory of the King of Pingbian?
Zhang Chen noticed Xie Lingyun's confusion and explained with a smile, "To be honest, the North has long been in my hands, and the King of Pingbian has become my puppet. Now the entire North is under my control. No matter what changes may occur in the future, it will be a safe haven for us, our last resort."

Xie Lingyun looked at Zhang Chen with a shocked expression: "Good lad, I never expected you to have such methods. It's unbelievable! You've given me a big surprise."

“I don’t want to stay in Kyoto any longer. I’m planning a trip to the North. Why don’t we go together? With our combined abilities, we might be able to break through,” Xie Lingyun said to Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen shook his head: "I still need to wait for the final result. Besides, if I want to leave this place, the demon race won't stop me. I have a close relationship with Tiger Power Immortal and Chen Sanliang."

Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyun suddenly understood: "Since you have your own plans, I won't insist. I'll head to the North first."

"What are your plans for going to the North, sister?" Zhang Chen asked.

Xie Lingyun tilted her head and sized up Zhang Chen: "You wouldn't be thinking of ordering me around, would you?"

“You should know my background. I don’t have a single confidant by my side. Apart from the King of Pingbian, who is under my control, everything in the North is out of my control. If you can rebuild the Inspectorate in the North, you can also help me to control the entire North,” Zhang Chen said.

Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyun sighed softly: "I have taken your pills and received too many benefits from you. How can I have the right to say 'no'? I have indeed cultivated a group of trusted confidants in the capital, but now that the demon race is besieging the city, it is difficult to take those confidants out. Otherwise, I could easily set up a new Inspectorate by leading those confidants to the North."

“That’s easy enough. With this tuft of tiger hair, if you encounter any demons blocking your way, you can let them pass,” Zhang Chen said with a smile.

"Is it Tiger Power Immortal's fur?" Xie Lingyun looked at the tuft of pure white tiger fur in Zhang Chen's palm, which seemed to be flashing sharp edges that could cleave the void.

This hair was plucked from the body of Tiger Power Immortal; it contains the power of Geng Metal and cannot be faked.

Xie Lingyun carefully took the tiger fur, a serious look in her eyes: "You have quite the methods! I never thought you would have this kind of relationship with Tiger Power Immortal. Could it be that you have already sided with the demon race?"

"Where is the demon race worthy of my allegiance?" Zhang Chen scoffed upon hearing this, his words filled with disdain.

Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyun's eyes darted around, scrutinizing Zhang Chen. Seeing Zhang Chen's disdainful expression, she seemed to realize something, and a look of shock appeared in her eyes: "Could it be that you also have something on Tiger Power Immortal?"

The King of Pingbian was captured by Zhang Chen without a sound. If Zhang Chen could also capture Tiger Power Immortal without a sound, it doesn't seem that it's hard to understand. After all, the relationship between Zhang Chen and Tiger Power Immortal seems to be very special, and who can take advantage of Tiger Power Immortal?

Zhang Chen smiled without saying a word. Xie Lingyun's heart skipped a beat, realizing she had underestimated Zhang Chen. She carefully tucked the fur away and whispered, "If fewer people die, it's better for the human race to die. After all, we are all of the same kind..."

"No one can control how many humans die or are injured, not even Tiger Power Immortal. Those demons followed Tiger Power Immortal into the pass for food. If Tiger Power Immortal tries to restrain the demons, I'm afraid the various tribes below will rebel against them."

Xie Lingyun fell silent upon hearing this, and finally sighed helplessly.

"By the way, a great change is about to begin. Your cultivation must not break through any further, otherwise you will surely suffer a backlash from the heavens and earth." Zhang Chen seemed to have remembered something and gave Xie Lingyun this warning. Xie Lingyun was taken aback: "How will the heavens and earth suffer a backlash?"

"You'll find out when the time comes." Zhang Chen said, not giving Xie Lingyun a chance to ask any questions, and then added, "If you want to leave Kyoto, you should leave tonight and not waste any more time."

Xie Lingyun nodded upon hearing this, said to Zhang Chen, "Take care," and then disappeared from Zhang Chen's courtyard.

That night, Xie Lingyun and her father Xie Xuan led the elite troops of the Inspectorate and quietly escaped the city using a pre-prepared secret passage. As for why Zhang Chen didn't have the father and daughter bring the Zhong family members, it was because the Zhong family had many elderly, young, and women, who would slow down the Xie family's journey. Although Zhang Chen was the Zhong family's son-in-law, the Xie family was his most steadfast ally; he couldn't let them be a burden.

In the latter half of the night, a figure flashed into view. Zhang Chen was sitting at his desk reading when Tiger Power Immortal appeared in Zhang Chen's study.

"Even the imperial dragon aura can't suppress you?" Zhang Chen looked at Tiger Power Immortal who appeared out of nowhere with a surprised expression.

Upon hearing this, Tiger Power Immortal said, "What I have awakened is the innate White Tiger bloodline, and I wield the innate Geng Metal power, which is the innate Great Dao. Although the dragon energy of the capital has an impact on me, the impact is limited."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen suddenly realized that the other party's innate Geng metal power was essentially no less than his own immortal power.

“You’re not planning on tomorrow’s duel, yet you still have the leisure to come looking for me,” Zhang Chen said.

"I've come to discuss with you what will happen after the demon race wins," said Tiger Power Immortal.

"The demon race will win?" Zhang Chen was taken aback. "Does the demon race have a sure chance of winning?"

"Of course, the demon race is confident of victory! Chen Sanliang's knowledge has reached a point where it is flawless. Defeating the academy is not difficult for him, so for the demon race, winning the first round is a piece of cake. As for the second round, the human race's battle formation is indeed formidable, and my demon race is prepared to concede defeat in advance. As for the third round, the tenth-level expert, to be honest, I previously used the essence of heaven and earth to refine my bloodline, which made it more refined. My cultivation level dropped from the twelfth level back to the tenth level, but a strand of my bloodline has completely returned to its ancestral form. My combat power has not decreased but increased. Although my realm is tenth level, my combat power far exceeds that of the twelfth level. How can the human race have a chance of winning?" Tiger Power Immortal said proudly.

Zhang Chen was stunned when he heard this. He never expected such a change. No wonder the demon race took the initiative to propose the duel.

The birth of the ancestral bloodline by Tiger Power Immortal was beyond Zhang Chen's expectations, but his complete confidence in Chen Sanliang puzzled Zhang Chen. After all, he was the one who spread the Great Dao of Chen Sanliang, and even he did not have absolute confidence in Chen Sanliang. So why did the other party have such confidence in Chen Sanliang?
“Chen Sanliang received guidance from the Peacock Ancestor, and his knowledge has increased further. The Peacock Ancestor once said that Chen Sanliang’s theories are now perfect and have no flaws,” said Tiger Power Immortal.

Zhang Chen was stunned for a moment upon hearing this: "Then what is the background of the Peacock Ancestor?"

Tiger Power Immortal shook his head: "I don't know."

Zhang Chen fell silent upon hearing this. Tiger Power Immortal looked at the silent Zhang Chen and asked, "If the human race is defeated, you won't intervene, will you?"

"Don't worry, I definitely won't interfere," Zhang Chen said.

Hearing Zhang Chen's words, Tiger Power Immortal was relieved: "I came to see you tonight to discuss something with you. After the human race is pacified, I can recommend you as the human king to rule over all the demons and monsters in the world. As for the Great Victory Royal Family and the six great families, we can help you slaughter them all!"

"Elect me as King of Men? I have no interest!" Zhang Chen glanced at Tiger Power Immortal: "You old codger, you wouldn't be thinking of pushing me out to help you deal with Peacock Ancestor, would you?"

As the saying goes, "Two tigers cannot share one mountain." Both Tiger Power Immortal and Peacock Ancestor are supreme beings among the demon race. Once the external conflict is resolved, internal conflicts are likely to erupt.

Tiger Power Immortal chuckled awkwardly: "We're in the same camp, sharing common interests. Helping me is helping yourself, isn't it?"

“It’s true that we are a community with shared interests, but I have no interest in wielding power.” Zhang Chen rejected Tiger Power Immortal without hesitation.

Tiger Power Immortal looked disappointed upon hearing this and could only leave dejectedly.

Overnight, a high platform had been erected in front of the city gates of Kyoto.

As the morning bell rang, the gates of the capital city opened, and thousands of experts from various human families, academies, and the royal family emerged from the city and arrived at the high platform that had been erected.

At this time, the demon race also had Chen Sanliang leading the team, with Tiger Power Immortal bringing up the rear, leading thousands of demon experts in groups to the front of the high platform.

Chen Sanliang's eyes swept across the human camp in the distance, then landed on the people from the academy, his gaze revealing a deep-seated hatred.

Especially when it came to the young master, the killing intent in his eyes poured out without any concealment. He made a throat-slitting gesture towards the other party, and then slowly ascended the high platform: "Today I will represent the demon race to discuss the Dao of the world and weigh the strength of your human race. I invite all the experts of the human race to come up on the stage and make their move."

(End of this chapter)